Garrett Wilson makes his feelings known after signing $130,000,000 Jets contract

Garrett Wilson has established himself as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL since being drafted with the No. 10 pick by the New York Jets in 2022. Wilson has put up exceptional numbers despite playing with seven different quarterbacks.

On Monday, Wilson was rewarded with an extension, with ESPN's Adam Schefter reporting that the receiver had agreed a four-year contract worth $130 million ($32.5 million average annual value). It was also reported that $90 million is fully guaranteed.

After the news broke, Wilson sent a message to Jets fans regarding his commitment to the franchise moving forward. He acknowledged that there have been some ups and downs, but made it clear that he and the Jets were starting "a new version of the chase next week" when training camp opens for the 2025 season.

"Yup, Jets green has been running through me since the day they drafted me," Wilson wrote on X on Tuesday. "Despite the ups and downs, the faith is mutual… that means the world to me. Excited to start a new version of the chase next week. #JetUp."

Wilson has amassed 279 receptions for 3,249 yards and 14 touchdowns in three seasons.

Where does Garrett Wilson's new contract rank among NFL WRs?

According to the popular sports financial and contract company Spotrac, Wilson becomes the fifth-highest-paid receiver in the NFL in terms of average annual value ($32.5 million per season).

Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase ($40.25 million per season), Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson ($35 million per season), Dallas Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb ($34 million per season), and Pittsburgh Steelers' DK Metcalf ($33 million per season) are the only receivers who will be earning more money per season than Wilson.

Now signed long-term and to big money, Wilson expects to be a cornerstone of the Jets for years to come. With his former college football quarterback Justin Fields now leading the New York offense in 2025, expectations are high for Wilson and the Jets as they look to improve on their disappointing 5-12 record in 2024.